Whitefish Lake
About Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake is a 564-acre lake near Wirt in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 51 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Whitefish Lake
- 564 acres, up to 51 feet deep, near Wirt
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 564 acres
- Max depth
- 51 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 261 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. It covers 564 acres and reaches 51 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake covers 564 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 51 feet.
What fish can you catch at Whitefish Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Whitefish Lake?
Yes. Whitefish Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Whitefish Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Whitefish Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Whitefish Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Whitefish Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.